family
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Wife Life
A conversation between a husband and a wife. Wife walks to the living room and sees husband reading a book. Wife walks toward husband. “Are you planning to paint the bathroom today?” – says wife. “Yes.” – says husband. “When do you plan on starting?” – questions wife. “Would you like me to start now?” Continue reading
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The New Year
Welcome to the New Year, everyone. It’s 2026, and according to the Chinese Zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. In numerology, 2026 is considered a “Universal 1 Year,” which signifies the beginning of a new nine-year cycle and a time for new directions. Both of these things occurring in the same year Continue reading
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Giving Back Tuesday-Homeless Outreach
This month the Giving Back Tuesday focus is Homeless Outreach. The homeless situation is improving in my local area, but there are still many homeless persons throughout San Diego County. Just outside of my local neighborhood, there are several locations where homeless people congregate. The need for their support is visible to me every day. Continue reading
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Best Advice Never Given
The other day we had my oldest son and daughter-in-law over for dinner. During the dinner conversation my son told me he and his wife had been thinking about buying a home. As a matter of fact, they went to look at a few. They have been saving their money for a while, so it Continue reading
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Lessons Learned
What would happen if I took six months to focus on my well-being without the worrying about work or additional responsibilities? This was the question I asked myself before I began my sabbatical 4 1/2 months ago. During my sabbatical, I have not found a new job or taken on any new commitments. What I Continue reading
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Don’t Lose Me Boy
Over the last weekend, my husband, oldest son, and I dropped off my youngest son at college. This rite of passage represents the end of an era for our family. After 29 years, we no longer have a student living in our home. We do have a young adult living with us, but not an Continue reading
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Reading Insights
I am officially 90 days into my sabbitical. I plan to take another 30 days and then move forward with plans for the future. I left my last work situation feeling unsure what my next direction would be. My sabbitacal time has been profound with insight and growth. Not all of my issues have been Continue reading
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Quiet Coyote
A conversation between a husband and a wife. Huband is working on the computer. Husband puts headphones on. “Honey, I have to take a business call for a meeting” – says husband. “Okay” – says wife. Wife walks into another room. Wife turns on a video and begins to work out. Wife forgets workout weights Continue reading
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Limbo
It has been six weeks since I left my full-time job. My sabatical is underway. I plan to take another six weeks before I decide how to move forward. I have been busy visiting family, supporting friends, helping my youngest son prepare for college, and doing consulting work for my business. But despite having things Continue reading
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A Man of Few Words
A conversation between a mother and a teenage son. Mother checks phone for text messages. Mother sends message to teenage son. “Hello, Son. Dad and I are enjoying our trip with the grandparents. I ordered a few things for college and they should have arrived. Can you check and let me know? Open the packages Continue reading
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